How to Knit a Sweater?

Answer 1

Sweaters can be expensive to buy. If buying for a child, they are likely to grow out of it within the year, leaving you worrying about buying a new one. However, it is possible to save money on kid’s sweaters by learning to knit you own and using old or cheap wool.

-Step 1: Wool

You will need to choose wool or wools to use, based on color, texture and percentage of actual wool. Pure wool will likely be itchy, so go for a wool blend in a color they will like.

-Step 2: Pattern

You can either use an old pattern, or go out and buy a new one. The good thing about a pattern is that it will last several years, even when your child grows. Choose one that will not be dated in a year.

-Step 3: Read the pattern

Look at the pattern. It should tell you how many rows you need to knit for each part of the sweater, so start somewhere simple like a sleeve and work out how many rows you will need.

-Step 4: Knit

Start knitting the sweater. You may want to start long before winter, in order for it to be done in time. It might take a while, and you don’t want your child to have no sweater to wear.

-Step 5: Sew

Sew all the various pieces together as per the pattern, and you are done. Your child will be very happy with his new sweater.

Knitting can be tedious, so listen to music, and set yourself a target number of rows per day to complete, so that you don’t give up half way. Keep an eye open for mistakes, so you don’t have to go all the way back, and you will save a lot of time and effort.